@south.african.mag: South African entrepreneur Vusi Thembekwayo has publicly challenged Elon Musk over his criticism of South Africa's policies, particularly regarding Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE), Starlink's licensing dispute, and claims of a so-called "white genocide." Thembekwayo argued that these issues have been driven more by political narratives than by verified facts. He called for a fact-based public debate, saying South Africa's challenges should be discussed using evidence rather than emotionally charged or politically motivated claims. His comments come amid an ongoing dispute in which Musk has accused South Africa's B-BBEE framework of discriminating against him and preventing Starlink from entering the local market. South African officials have disputed Musk's characterisation of the licensing process, stating that telecommunications regulations apply to all companies seeking licences and that compliance mechanisms exist under the country's legal framework. Addressing claims of a "white genocide" in South Africa, Thembekwayo maintained that such assertions should be assessed against credible evidence rather than repeated as political talking points. Multiple fact-checking organisations and public institutions have stated that there is no evidence supporting claims of an ongoing genocide targeting white South Africans, while acknowledging that violent crime remains a serious problem affecting communities across the country. The debate has intensified both locally and internationally, highlighting broader disagreements over South Africa's transformation policies, investment climate, and the role of public figures in shaping global perceptions of the country. #southafrica #viral #mzansi #southafrican

thenjiwe :

agree brother

RENT_TO_BUY_SA🇿🇦 :

It's called business my guy. I like you I like your wisdom but this videos is really seeming like you have a personal vendetta on the guy and you hiding behind all the politics

GLEN_G :

Finally someone said it

mjimaro :

Well said Mr Thembekwayo

Charl :

love listening to this intelligent man

Sipho Nkosi :

Mr VT I personally think you are hindering your great efforts that have earned you great respect!

MARIAT🎸 :

Vusi for president

2 B or not 2 B :

Same can be said for south Africa. Chasing fast money and killing each other for it.

Sthuli :

Elon Musk is selfish and greedy that's IT! 😡

Ngubane :

Zulu 😊

The Duke of Matswake 🇿🇦 :

Indeed who does he think he is?

Mr Mo :

Elon Musk's God is money, thanks VT for the truth 🙌✊

asiphegift566 :

No politicians will ever set you free 😊😊my man this man is smart

Thabo Thabo🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦 :

Mr C :

100% Vusi

pinkynomasonto1 :

But that law only benefits the few due to corrupt politicians and those who don’t want to share the power

Lenaty :

Dr VT🙌🏽

MACMILLAN :

Wisdom 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

mv :

My guy

brandonersuan :

Agreed

mfuraz 🇿🇦 :

bravo

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Makhanya🇿🇦 :

SA no DNA needed we tell it as it is

Kwazi :

you absolutely right

David Khasebe :

Bua!!!!!!!